Health Issues: Cancer
Published on 19. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7502-5095-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book aims to give a realistic picture of cancer. It explains how cancer occurs when cells multiply out of control. It gives information about all the common cancers: possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. There is advice on reducing your risk of cancer, and a look at how the disease affects family life. Throughout, case studies are used to show how cancer affects real people.
Reviews / Votes
the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market... The School Librarian A welcome new series that will be of real use, to schools and to individuals. Books for KeepsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
193 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-5095-5 (9780750250955)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Kirsten Lamb is a General Practitioner with a special interest in how medical services are delivered to young people. She has written two other titles in this series.